Thread: Footing question

Is this acceptable. These footings are running right along the edge of rock. Does this exempt the requirement for not disturbing the zone of compression, if rock is beneath the footing.

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Here is another pic, it's tough to see in the photo.

I would call the out mat.

1. The form board are still in place. ( Termite problem )

2. Call for the buyer to check on building permits.

Its only supported on one side. first photo.

did you stick a screw driver in the dirt ? some times you can feel if there is a footing or not.

Best

Ron

Ron,
The first photo, the footing is poured on solid rock. The second pic the footing is about a depth of 12 inches into the rock.

The form boards are definitely an issue.

With all of the post and beam structures in my area, I've got hundreds of pictures that look worse. Whether or not it's an issue would depend on what I saw while I was there.

If what looks like dirt beneath the pier pad is actually a large boulder acting as part of the pad, I'd ignore it. If there is dirt under the pad anywhere within a 45 deg. angle from the base of the footing/ boulder, I'd call it (most likely).

EDIT: Apparently it doesn't freeze in your area (riiight). Nice exposed copper pipes.

Rock can take a vertical load (depending on the type of rock, but most can).

It was -6 this morning